The best family-friendly glamping in Cedar Creek Reservoir

Escaping the Big D couldn’t be easier—this idyllic lakeside retreat lies barely an hour’s drive from the city. Not only is Cedar Creek Reservoir one of Texas's largest lakes, but it’s one of Dallas’ prime vacation spots, dotted with lavish lakeside villas, fine dining restaurants, and country club golf courses. Bring your boat, kayak, or water skis to cruise the lake, cool off with a swim, or seek out a tranquil cove to fish for bass and catfish. Spring through fall is the most popular time for camping around the lake, when the lakeside RV parks can get busy, but many stay open year-round.

100% (241) • 4 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Cedar Creek Reservoir

1. Liberty Hill Hideaway Lake Retreat

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(172)

16 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Dawson, TX

Lake life at Liberty Hill Hideaway gives you choices that fit your life style. Our main-house accommodations include a queen-size bedroom w/en-suite, a sofa and shared large enclosed balcony, crow's nest, kitchen, dining area, living room and laundry room. If you prefer glamping, enjoy our 2 remodeled vintage RVs, sharing outdoor shower. The grounds are beautiful and fit for campsites w/electricity, and our latest addition, Treetop Porch Tent. Picnic tables and fire pits are placed on each site for our guest’s outdoor enjoyment. This is the perfect place to restore your soul. If you are a free spirit who loves nature, quirky, lakelife, stars, trees, flowers, luscious foliage, pretty much everything about the outdoors and being in a tranquil country setting, this is your vacation and time-out place. Relax in a hammock, play a friendly game of croquet, or stargaze from the Crow’s Nest. Sip on drinks, mushroom coffee, or herbal tea at the patio bar, enjoy a game of pool, join fireside chats, and soak in the sounds of good music shared by fellow free spirits. Choose from tent camping, glamping in restored vintage RVs, or staying in an eclectic suite in the main house with a private bath. Unwind on the shared balcony or head to Navarro Mills Lake for boating and fishing adventures. There're so many things to do when you just relax and get back to nature. Let the day take you away. Lake life is better at Liberty Hill Hideaway lake retreat. Plan your next getaway here!

2. Texas Safari Camp

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54 sites · Tents, Lodging · Kaufman, TX

Welcome to Texas Safari Camp Come escape to a heavily wooded 31 acre pristine wildlife habitat. Only one hour east of Dallas but it feels like another world. At the end of a one lane rock road- this is a very secluded property. It is perfect for tent camping groups and individuals, has a very positive vibe and is more peaceful than most state parks. It adjoins a 950 acre wildlife park with 1200 exotic animals. Many can be seen from the road or you can pay to drive through and feed the animals. Your host is Randall Oliver. He has been organizing group campouts for years and enjoys hosting, bringing people together and inspiring a love of nature, camping and paddling. Everyone is welcome and campers are treated like family. He can teach your kids to kayak and build a camp fire. You can fish for largemouth bass, cat, crappy and bluegill in the two ponds and swim, paddle kayaks and paddle boards, hike the jungle trail and socialize around the campfires. There are no designated campsites. You can camp anywhere except between the green building and the front pond. No vehicles are allowed back on the property. Off road wagons are provided to help haul your gear. Front pond camping areas are 30-100 yards from parking area. The rear pond is more secluded but farther from the parking and outhouse. There are four fire pits around the front pond and one next to the rear pond. The tiny handcrafted Hummingbird Tree House is perched on an elevated deck overlooking the front pond. and features a queen bed, a bed in the loft for two small kids, electricity, lights, fan, hummingbird stained glass windows, screened operable windows and a screened, operable porthole window in the kids loft. The deck has lights, tables and chairs and outdoor table and chairs and a thatch covered umbrella. There is no heat or AC in the tree house. You must bring your own sleeping bags, blankets and pillows. No food, smoking or pets allowed in the tree house. There is a rustic outhouse with a modern composting toilet, sink, faucet, lights, soap, etc. and a nearby cold water outdoor shower (no privacy), sink, counter and faucet. Use of firepit and grill, kayaks and paddleboards, rod & reels, hammocks, swinging chair and tire swing is included. Firewood can be purchased $1 per stick

Escaping the Big D couldn’t be easier—this idyllic lakeside retreat lies barely an hour’s drive from the city. Not only is Cedar Creek Reservoir one of Texas's largest lakes, but it’s one of Dallas’ prime vacation spots, dotted with lavish lakeside villas, fine dining restaurants, and country club golf courses. Bring your boat, kayak, or water skis to cruise the lake, cool off with a swim, or seek out a tranquil cove to fish for bass and catfish. Spring through fall is the most popular time for camping around the lake, when the lakeside RV parks can get busy, but many stay open year-round.

100% (241) • 4 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Cedar Creek Reservoir

1. Liberty Hill Hideaway Lake Retreat

99%

(172)

16 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Dawson, TX

Lake life at Liberty Hill Hideaway gives you choices that fit your life style. Our main-house accommodations include a queen-size bedroom w/en-suite, a sofa and shared large enclosed balcony, crow's nest, kitchen, dining area, living room and laundry room. If you prefer glamping, enjoy our 2 remodeled vintage RVs, sharing outdoor shower. The grounds are beautiful and fit for campsites w/electricity, and our latest addition, Treetop Porch Tent. Picnic tables and fire pits are placed on each site for our guest’s outdoor enjoyment. This is the perfect place to restore your soul. If you are a free spirit who loves nature, quirky, lakelife, stars, trees, flowers, luscious foliage, pretty much everything about the outdoors and being in a tranquil country setting, this is your vacation and time-out place. Relax in a hammock, play a friendly game of croquet, or stargaze from the Crow’s Nest. Sip on drinks, mushroom coffee, or herbal tea at the patio bar, enjoy a game of pool, join fireside chats, and soak in the sounds of good music shared by fellow free spirits. Choose from tent camping, glamping in restored vintage RVs, or staying in an eclectic suite in the main house with a private bath. Unwind on the shared balcony or head to Navarro Mills Lake for boating and fishing adventures. There're so many things to do when you just relax and get back to nature. Let the day take you away. Lake life is better at Liberty Hill Hideaway lake retreat. Plan your next getaway here!

2. Texas Safari Camp

99%

(115)

54 sites · Tents, Lodging · Kaufman, TX

Welcome to Texas Safari Camp Come escape to a heavily wooded 31 acre pristine wildlife habitat. Only one hour east of Dallas but it feels like another world. At the end of a one lane rock road- this is a very secluded property. It is perfect for tent camping groups and individuals, has a very positive vibe and is more peaceful than most state parks. It adjoins a 950 acre wildlife park with 1200 exotic animals. Many can be seen from the road or you can pay to drive through and feed the animals. Your host is Randall Oliver. He has been organizing group campouts for years and enjoys hosting, bringing people together and inspiring a love of nature, camping and paddling. Everyone is welcome and campers are treated like family. He can teach your kids to kayak and build a camp fire. You can fish for largemouth bass, cat, crappy and bluegill in the two ponds and swim, paddle kayaks and paddle boards, hike the jungle trail and socialize around the campfires. There are no designated campsites. You can camp anywhere except between the green building and the front pond. No vehicles are allowed back on the property. Off road wagons are provided to help haul your gear. Front pond camping areas are 30-100 yards from parking area. The rear pond is more secluded but farther from the parking and outhouse. There are four fire pits around the front pond and one next to the rear pond. The tiny handcrafted Hummingbird Tree House is perched on an elevated deck overlooking the front pond. and features a queen bed, a bed in the loft for two small kids, electricity, lights, fan, hummingbird stained glass windows, screened operable windows and a screened, operable porthole window in the kids loft. The deck has lights, tables and chairs and outdoor table and chairs and a thatch covered umbrella. There is no heat or AC in the tree house. You must bring your own sleeping bags, blankets and pillows. No food, smoking or pets allowed in the tree house. There is a rustic outhouse with a modern composting toilet, sink, faucet, lights, soap, etc. and a nearby cold water outdoor shower (no privacy), sink, counter and faucet. Use of firepit and grill, kayaks and paddleboards, rod & reels, hammocks, swinging chair and tire swing is included. Firewood can be purchased $1 per stick

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

melissa

November 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to Liberty Hill Hideaway Lake Retreat

Really beautiful area and easy to find! Super helpful host and great place to unwind for a while, try to fish, and enjoy the scenery.

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Elaine

November 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to Texas Safari Camp

This was one of our best camping trips! My 7 year old grandson loved it. I felt safe about allowing him to be independent. The sites are beautiful. We stayed in the Tree House which was very quant and comfortable. Viewing the night sky from the deck was incredible. Rand is an amazing host! He is very friendly and informative. We would definitely do this again. My grandson said he can’t wait to bring his parents.

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Saher

November 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to Texas Safari Camp

Clean and cute treehouse was a treat! Comfy beds, outlets! Very hospitable hosts, ready to help’

Derrick

November 2025

Weekend Trip to Liberty Hill Hideaway Lake Retreat

Had a great stay everything went smoothly Barry was very friendly. Would definitely come back.

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Anna

October 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Liberty Hill Hideaway Lake Retreat

Barry provided a very unique and lovely stay on his property. My favorite part was the eagles nest lookout. Highly recommend staying at Liberty Hill Hideaway.

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Kristin

October 2025

Weekend Trip to Texas Safari Camp

Our family really enjoyed Randall’s place! Our three boys were able to fish, kayak, and camp. We had beautiful weather, and Randall is an amazing host! Excited to return! Opa!

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alejandra

September 2025

With kids

1 night at Texas Safari Camp

We loved our stay at the tree house! It was so calm, quiet, and relaxing, surrounded by beautiful scenery. The space felt private and peaceful, and our host was kind and welcoming. A perfect spot to unwind and recharge — highly recommend!

Corinne

September 2025

With kids

1 night at Texas Safari Camp

The Hummingbird House was perfect! So cozy and comfortable for a late summer campout. Randall was very accommodating and friendly and we would definitely stay here again.

Alejandro

September 2025

Weekend Trip to Liberty Hill Hideaway Lake Retreat

Barry is great and welcoming! I definitely want to go back and explore more around his property and spend more time at the lake :)

Robert

August 2025

With pets

1 night at Liberty Hill Hideaway Lake Retreat

Great experience! Not your standard set up … Barry is passionate about his property and strives to provide all necessary comforts. It’s a must …

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Kristina

August 2025

1 night at Texas Safari Camp

The hummingbird treehouse was enchanting! Perfect view of the sunset overlooking the pond ! Randall was very welcoming and generous :). The outhouse is very clean and despite it being August and hot in Texas, the insects were not a problem! Also the fan in the treehouse kept us cool all night after a refreshing cold outdoor shower. The treehouse was such a cute romantic getaway spot along our roadtrip! Highly recommend, will be back :)

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Sara

July 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Texas Safari Camp

Enjoyed staying at the treehouse, beautiful grounds, pretty lake view, peaceful and relaxing. If you get a chance to visit, please do.

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Kendra

June 2025

With kids

3 nights at Liberty Hill Hideaway Lake Retreat

What a delightful oasis in the middle of East Texas! We stayed in the Doris, and it was perfect for a little getaway for me and my 11 year-old.

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Bahija

June 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Liberty Hill Hideaway Lake Retreat

What a magical place. Kiddos and dogs loved it. We felt like we were in an enchanted wonderland. Thanks to Barry for the hospitality and fellow campers for kindness and community.

Grace

May 2025

With kids

4 nights at Liberty Hill Hideaway Lake Retreat

We had a great time at the daisy! It is cozy, the surrounding nature is beautiful, and Barry is so welcoming. He set up our fire, and sang/played guitar at our camp spot while our three-year-old danced around. He is genuinely interested in getting to know people. I highly recommend! I know we will be back :) side note – it is not far from Waco and there’s a lot to do there if you’re looking for fun activities!

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Renee

May 2025

Weekend Trip to Liberty Hill Hideaway Lake Retreat

We had a wonderful weekend at Liberty Hill! Barry is a wonderful host and his property is beautiful. Very relaxing and look forward to visiting in the future. Recommend 100%!

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Sarah

May 2025

Weekend Trip to Texas Safari Camp

Randall was very accommodating and had great communication! I stayed in the treehouse with my 2 kids and we all loved it and slept well. Its a very peaceful area and we were able to enjoy waking up next to the pond, catching a few fish and getting on the water with kayaks and paddleboards that were available to use. Definitely made some memories!

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Kelley

May 2025

With pets

1 night at Liberty Hill Hideaway Lake Retreat

I loved my stay at the Daisy camper with my two pups. Barry is so welcoming and kind. The neighborhood dog Buster was adorable and so sweet and played well with my dogs. I would definitely recommend this stay!

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Savannah

April 2025

Weekend Trip to Liberty Hill Hideaway Lake Retreat

I had such a wonderful time visiting this campsite! Barry the host was just wonderful, extremely accommodating and great company. I would recommend a stay here to anyone! My boyfriend and I did a little fishing, some swimming, enjoyed music by campfire but still got to catch the clippers game ;) perfect glamping/getaway destination!

Whitney

April 2025

1 night at Liberty Hill Hideaway Lake Retreat

I loved coming here, Barry made it a whole vibe and so much better! Great company. The people property is beautiful and peaceful. It’s quirky and fun! I really enjoyed my time and the place was comfortable.

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The best family-friendly glamping in Cedar Creek Reservoir guide

Where to go

Dallas

The city sights are just an hour’s drive away, whether you want to catch a Dallas Cowboys game, visit the John F. Kennedy memorial, or get your culture fix in the Arts District. Urban campers have options in Dallas too. Lake Lavon and Lake Ray Hubbard have waterfront campgrounds, swimming beaches, and leafy parks right on the cusp of the city, while RV parks and cabins dot the shores of Lake Lewisville to the north.

East Dallas Lakes

North of Cedar Creek, lake lovers will find plenty of places to get on the water. Check into the lakefront campground at Lake Tawakoni State Park or head to one of the lake’s RV parks with easy access to the boat launches and fishing coves. Nearby, Lake Fork has several marinas and lakeside golf courses, while further north, Sulphur Springs is the gateway to Cooper Lake State Park on the shores of Jim Chapman Lake.

Texas Pineywoods

Vast expanses of rolling woodlands blanket the Texas Piney Woods, where adventurers can hike, mountain bike, rock climb, and zipline through the forest. Miles of hiking trails lead the way through the Davy Crockett, Angelina, and Sabine National Forests, where you can choose between developed campgrounds and backcountry camping or seek out a glamping getaway in the woods.